Bethune-Cookman University
Job Title: Assistant Athletic Trainer - Men’s Basketball
Reporting To: Director of Sports Medicine - Head Athletic Trainer
Division: Department of Intercollegiate Athletics
Bethune-Cookman University
(NCAA Division I | SWAC)
Position Summary
The Assistant Athletic Trainer is a full-time, professional position within the Department of Athletics. This position provides comprehensive athletic training services as the primary athletic trainer for the men's basketball program for all elements, including injury prevention, evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation, and emergency care. The Assistant Athletic Trainer works under the direction of the Head Athletic Trainer and team physicians while supporting the men’s basketball program, the University’s mission, NCAA regulations, and student-athlete well-being.
The Assistant Athletic Trainer is expected to maintain an environment that aligns with Bethune-Cookman University’s mission, values, and commitment to academic excellence,
integrity, and student success, while competing at the highest levels of the Southwestern Athletic Conference and NCAA Division I.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide athletic training services for assigned NCAA intercollegiate sport(s), including practices, competitions, and conditioning sessions
- Prevent, recognize, evaluate, treat, and rehabilitate athletic injuries and illnesses
- Administer emergency medical care and coordinate referrals to physicians and allied healthcare professionals, developing and implementing injury rehabilitation and return-to-play programs
- Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation in accordance with NCAA, conference, and university policies
- Communicate effectively with athletic administration, head and assistant coaches, strength and conditioning staff, various physicians and agencies regarding student-athlete health status
- Assist with pre-participation physicals and medical screenings
- Ensure compliance with NCAA, conference, and institutional rules related to sports medicine
- Supervise sport-related student-athlete training residents, student workers and/or interns, as assigned
- Assist with daily athletic training room operations, including inventory, equipment maintenance, and facility upkeep as scheduled
- Participate in professional development and continuing education activities
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience
- Master of Science in Athletic Training from a CAATE-accredited program
- NATA BOC certification or eligibility
- Eligible for Florida LAT License or certification
- First Aid and CPR/AED certification
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to work early mornings, evenings, weekends, holidays, and travel with assigned team as required
Preferred Qualifications
- Three years or more of experience in collegiate athletics
- Experience working with NCAA Division I programs - men’s basketball
- Familiarity with electronic medical record systems
- Commitment to student-athlete well-being and development
- Professional presentation and the ability to assist the leadership of men’s basketball
Technology Competencies
- Functional knowledge of Google Suite, Microsoft Windows, and Microsoft Office.
- Ability to use email, document management systems, view social media, and multiple internet browsers and medical-centric platforms.
- Willingness to adapt to evolving technology platforms and security requirements.
Physical and Work Requirements
- Ability to work both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions, including heat, humidity, and cold.
- Physical capability to endure daily physically strenuous activity, including standing, walking, bending, lifting, and vocal projection.
- Ability to lift up to fifty (50) pounds.
- Ability to travel extensively and work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- Required perceptual and physical demands include sound, depth, reaction time, and manual dexterity for extended periods.
The University does not discriminate based on race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, retaliation, marital status, religion or disability, or any other applicable local, state or federal regulation. Inquiries regarding provisions for persons with disabilities, equal employment opportunity and Title IX matters should be directed to the Office of Human Resources at
386-481-2049.
The university reserves the right to modify job descriptions at any time in its attempts to improve the operations of the university
